Get out and about in Regina this March

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Ella Forrest & The Great Pines release show

One of the grooviest nights in Regina this month will be happening at The Artesian on March 14. Ella Forrest & The Great Pines, an R&B band from Regina, are putting on a release show for their upcoming single, “Lights Out.” Their debut EP, “Butterflies,” recently won Album of the Year at the 2025 SaskMusic Awards, and there is a lot of anticipation surrounding their new project. Opening for the Great Pines is the hip-hop artist MONK.

This is an all-ages show with doors opening at 7 p.m. and music at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are available until 5 p.m. the day of the show at Paper Umbrella or online at artesianon13th.ca for $20. Remaining tickets will be available at the door.

Pile O’ Bones Tattoo Convention

Do you have tattoos? Are you thinking about getting one, or another? To get inked, or just for a fun and exciting time, check out the Pile O’ Bones Tattoo Convention from March 14 to 16 in the Turvey Convention Centre. There will be tattoo artists from all across Canada as well as vendors, awards, food, beer and live music to check out. Attend and explore tattoo history and culture!

The convention is open from 1 p.m.to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $20 per day or $40 for the whole weekend.

Heritage Regina Lecture Series: Stories of Immigration

The fourth lecture in Heritage Regina’s spring lecture series, “Chasing the Gold Mountain,” highlights immigration to Saskatchewan and features the story of a Chinese immigrant coming to Canada with hopes for a new future. Florence Hwang, a journalist with a background in history and archives, will present at the free event and take participants on a journey through the past.

The last lecture in this series is on April 3.

High Tea at The Hotel Saskatchewan

For a slightly fancier experience, consider High Tea at the Hotel Saskatchewan. Get dressed up and participate in the elegance and tradition of little sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

The next High Tea is on March 23 with seating in The Burrow from 1 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made through opentable.ca. The cost is $45 per person or $32 for those under 12 years old. If you can’t make it to this one, there are more High Tea events scheduled for April, May and June.

Antique and Vintage Heritage Market

The Heritage Community Association is putting on their second annual Antique and Vintage Market on March 29 from 10a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Along with antique vendors, there is a vintage concession, live music and board games, as well as a “repair cafe,” where you can bring small household items to be fixed up .

There is no admission fee but the concession is cash only. and it is up to individual vendors to decide whether they’ll accept cash, card or both. Located at the Mitakuyé Owȃs’ā Centre, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family!

MAP Big Band Dance

The Music Students’ Association and the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at the University of Regina are putting on a Big Band Dance on the evening of March 29. The Regina Jazz Orchestra and both University Jazz Ensembles will be playing sets and the Regina Ballroom Dancers will provide swing dance lessons.
The dance takes place in the Convention Hall at the Conexus Arts Centre with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., dance instruction at 7 p.m., and music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available on showpass.com and priced at $15 for students, $25 for general admission in advance and $30 at the door.